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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 602.44, 903 and 553.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 602.44, 903 and 553.84 is: 830.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    602.44 : 903 = 553.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    602.44/903 = 553.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    602.44x = 903 × 553.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    602.44x = 500,117.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,117.52/602.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.15

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